Dialysis diet

Also called: kidney diet, renal diet

Wastes in the blood come from food and liquids that are consumed. People on dialysis must adhere to a dialysis diet to cut down on the amount of waste in their blood. Following a dialysis diet may also bolster kidney function and delay total kidney failure.

A dialysis diet is one that is low in sodium, phosphorous and protein. A dialysis diet stresses the importance of consuming high-quality protein and limiting fluids. Some dialysis diets may also call for limited potassium and calcium. Every person is different, and therefore, a dietician will work with each patient to come up with a dialysis diet that is tailored to his or her needs.

Related articles on DaVita.com

• Potassium, Phosphorous and the Dialysis Diet
• Fluid Control for Kidney Disease Patients on Dialysis
• The Hemodialysis Diet
• The Peritoneal Dialysis Diet

External links

• Diet for kidney disease – PeaceHealth
• Article: Blood Pressure Control, Proteinuria, and the Progression of Renal Disease, The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study
• Article: Performance of the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease and Cockcroft-Gault Equations in the Estimation of GFR in Health and in Chronic Kidney Disease

Organizations

• American Association of Kidney Patients